CVE-2014-3630
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2...
CVE-2014-3630 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in Lightbend Play Framework, published December 29, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.93%, the 87th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.8 CriticalCVSS 3.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.93%EPSS, 87th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
- Record
CVE-2014-3630- CVSS 3.0
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-611
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
- Record
CVE-2014-3630- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-3588No score
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
- Record
EUVD-2014-3588- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xpw4-hqm8-rj97
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2...
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
- Record
GHSA-xpw4-hqm8-rj97- CVSS 3.0
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-611
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
infocon.org/cons/SyScan/SyScan%202015%20Singapore/SyScan%202015%20Singapore%20presentations/SyScan15%20David%20Jorm%20-%20Finding%20and%20exploiting%20novel%20flaws%20in%20Java%20software.pdf
groups.google.com/forum
playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2014-3630-XmlExternalEntity
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3630
github.com/advisories/GHSA-xpw4-hqm8-rj97